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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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